Nowitzki’s late points lead Mavericks past Grizzlies 103-95

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points, including the last eight for Dallas in the final 2 minutes, and the Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 103-95 on Monday.

The Grizzlies took a two-point lead with about 4 minutes left, but Dallas outscored Memphis 14-4 the rest of the way.

Monta Ellis led the Mavericks with 25 points and seven assists. Chandler Parsons added 15 points, but was 5 of 14 from the field. Devin Harris had 12 points off the Dallas bench, and Tyson Chandler finished with 10 points and 16 rebounds.

Mike Conley, back after missing two games with a right ankle sprain, led Memphis with 22 points. Marc Gasol scored 20, and Zach Randolph had 18 points and 15 rebounds. Courtney Lee had 12 points on 5-for-14 shooting, and Jeff Green scored all 11 of his points in the first half.